nonstop_cli 0.0.6

A command-line interface for the Flutter Framework to generate Flutter projects, features and schemas.

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nonstop_cli

A command-line interface for Flutter that generates projects from predefined templates and helps manage the development environment.

Table of Contents

• Overview
• Commands
  • create
  • doctor
  • update
• Common Workflows
• Troubleshooting
• Global Options
• Contact
• Aliases

Overview

The NonStop CLI simplifies Flutter project setup and management, with a focus on mono-repository structures using Melos. It provides standardized templates, validation tools for your development environment, and ongoing updates for the best experience.

Commands

create

Creates a new Flutter project based on predefined templates.

nonstop create <project-name> [arguments]

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Arguments:

Argument	Alias	Description	Default
--template	-t	Type of project to create	mono
--output-directory	-o	Output directory for the new project	Current directory
--description	--desc	Description for the new project	"A Melos-managed project for mono-repo, created using NonStop CLI."
--org-name	--org	Organization name for the new project	com.example
--application-id		Bundle identifier on iOS or application id on Android	<org-name>.<project-name>

Template Options:

Template	Description	Structure Created
mono	Generate a Flutter application along with mono-repo (default)	Complete mono-repo structure with apps, features, packages, and plugins
package	Generate a Flutter package for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter package compatible with mono-repo structure
app	Generate a Flutter application for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter application configured for mono-repo structure
plugin	Generate a Flutter plugin for a Melos-managed mono-repo	Flutter plugin compatible with mono-repo structure

Example: Create a mono-repo project

nonstop create youtube

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This creates the following structure:

youtube
    ├── apps
    │    └── youtube
    ├── features
    ├── packages
    ├── plugins
    ├── analysis_options.yaml
    ├── README.md
    ├── melos.yaml
    └── pubspec.yaml

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Example: Create a Flutter package for a mono-repo

nonstop create core --template package

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Example: Create a Flutter application for a mono-repo

nonstop create youtube_studio --template app -o ./apps

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Example: Create with custom organization

nonstop create youtube_music --org-name com.youtube

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Example: Create in a specific directory

nonstop create youtube -o ./projects

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doctor

Checks your development environment to ensure all required tools are installed and configured correctly.

nonstop doctor

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The command analyzes your environment and reports on:

• Flutter installation and version
• Dart SDK installation and version
• Melos installation and version

For each tool, the doctor command indicates:

• ✓ Success: Tool is installed and working properly
• ⚠ Partial: Tool is installed but has issues
• ✗ Missing: Tool is not installed or not found

update

Updates the NonStop CLI to the latest version.

nonstop update

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The command:

1. Checks the current installed version
2. Compares it with the latest version available on pub.dev
3. Updates to the latest version if needed

Example:

nonstop update

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Common Workflows

Setting up a new Flutter project with mono-repo

# Check if your environment is properly set up
nonstop doctor

# Create a new Flutter project with mono-repo structure
nonstop create youtube

# Navigate to the project directory
cd youtube

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Adding a new package to an existing mono-repo

# Navigate to your mono-repo root
cd youtube/packages

# Create a new package
nonstop create core --template package

# Update dependencies
melos bootstrap

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Adding a new app to an existing mono-repo

# Create a new app in the apps directory
nonstop create youtube_studio --template app -o ./apps

# Update dependencies
melos bootstrap

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Troubleshooting

CLI not found after installation

Ensure the Dart SDK bin directory is in your PATH. Follow the instructions at: Running a script from your PATH

Doctor command shows issues

If the doctor command shows issues with your development environment:

1. Ensure Flutter is installed correctly: Flutter Installation
2. Verify your Dart SDK installation: dart --version
3. Install Melos if missing: dart pub global activate melos

Template generation fails

If template generation fails:

1. Ensure you have proper permissions in the target directory
2. Check if the project name is valid (should follow Dart package naming rules)
3. Run with the --verbose flag to see detailed logs: nonstop create my_project --verbose

Global Options

The following options can be used with any command:

Option	Alias	Description
--version	-v	Print the current version of the CLI
--verbose		Enable verbose logging including all shell commands
--help	-h	Display help information for commands

Contact

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Aliases

The NonStop CLI can be invoked using any of the following aliases:

• nonstop
• ns
• nsio

These aliases provide flexibility in how you choose to run the CLI commands.

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